Announcements

Bakers from Concord’s New England Cupcakery and Tilton’s Lakes Region Cupcakes will participate in the annual “Clash of the Cupcakes” on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester. The fundraising event features eight teams of professional bakers competing to earn the title “Best Cupcake 2013.” Those attending will vote to select a “People’s Choice” winner.

Tickets for the event are $30 and can be purchased by sending a check to “Clash of the Cupcakes,” Attn: Dee Martin, Southern New Hampshire Services, P.O. Box 5040, Manchester, N.H. 03108 or online at clashofthecupcakes.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Southern New Hampshire Services’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

Maple adventure

Sugar houses statewide will be open on weekends through Oct. 20 to show how maple syrup is made, give tours and offer delicious maple products to sample and purchase. Post a picture of your experience on New Hampshire Maple Producers Facebook page; the best entry will win a prize of New Hampshire maple goodies.